The sandals are no less extreme, sustainable and luxurious

They are like a little coat for the feet, with tubers, sculptural straps tied around the calves.
If you’re looking for something that goes beyond minimalist shoes, but with a fun fit this summer, these special sandals are for you. They are like a little coat for the feet, with tubers, sculptural straps tied around the calves. They are highlighted with spirals and swirls in sand and brown, or pale pink and fiery orange. In short, they are a true “shoe dream” that has caught the eye of many fashionistas.

While footwear is certainly an interesting thing to look at, the story behind it is equally fascinating. The creation of this sandal is from the brand Ugo Paulon, by the rather secretive Danish designer, living in London, who likes to simply be Elise. She’s no stranger to indie labels, she’s been with Baserange for four years and recently collaborated with Ottolinger. Although Elise has been in the industry for a while, she doesn’t promote herself as much. She wants people to focus on her project rather than who she is because everything has a life of its own, in her opinion. The concept of “its own life” applies to how she actually manufactures the shoes. Elise started the project in June 2020 and has developed an innovative trend of classic shoes. “It was like a personal experiment to see how much product I could make from not buying anything new or using new materials,” she says. For her own distinct print, Elise re-dyed the fabric by hand. The only new material on the shoe is the outsole, which Elise is currently trying to figure out how to make from recycled rubber. Footwear allows Elise to create shapes that would not be possible on a garment. “I wanted to convey that they were like little pieces of furniture,” says Elise, which is a very 3D process for her rather than a 2D garment. Because the shoes are so feat, they can’t help but become the focal point of any outfit, the shape unmistakable. And the most important thing is to make everyone feel comfortable and smooth while wearing them. For street style followers, this snail-inspired sandal will be a unique highlight for your entire outfit. From the polite outfit will also become more suitable for meetings with friends by different shoes, to mini skirts or trousers to show off the oversized rope wrapped around the calf.